The Beirut explosion spread to half of the city’s port, the flames are still burning

Flames at the explosion site are still burning, road congestion

  At about 20:40 local time, CCTV reporters rushed to the scene of the explosion. Although more than two hours have passed since the explosion, the streets were still extremely crowded. Ambulances and fire trucks were transporting the wounded to the hospital. There are 1 to 2 ambulances passing every minute on the roads around the port, and the relevant areas are also blocked by the military and police, causing serious road congestion.

  At around 21:30 local time, the CCTV reporter arrived at the scene, but the flames were still not completely extinguished. Many buildings, public facilities and vehicles in the vicinity were damaged. The emergency department of Beirut local hospital is fully covered, and ambulances are transporting the wounded to a hospital outside Beirut for treatment.

Prime Minister Lebanon announced the 5th as the National Day of Mourning

  The Beirut regional hospital was overcrowded, and the Lebanese Red Cross called on citizens to donate blood. When inspecting Beirut Port, Interior Minister Fahmi said that the cause of the explosion is still under investigation. Preliminary conditions showed that the explosion was caused by flammable and explosive materials stored in the port. Lebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab has declared the 5th as a national day of mourning.

Prime Minister Li emphasized that it is "unacceptable" to store 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate in a warehouse for six years

  At 2:7 local time, the fire had been burning for about 8 hours. The Ministry of Health of Lebanon has updated the latest casualty figures. At present, the explosion has caused at least 73 deaths and more than 3,000 injured. The figures will continue to rise within a few hours.

  The road at the scene has not been unblocked, and military vehicles and police vehicles are still undergoing on-site treatment and treatment of the wounded. According to the official statement, the explosion was suspected to be caused by the storage of chemicals. The Prime Minister of Lebanon emphasized that it is unacceptable that a truck carrying 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate has been parked in a warehouse for six years without taking any precautions.

  The port area is very close to downtown Beirut. The explosion affected nearly half of Beirut's urban area. Many buildings were damaged in glass, old buildings collapsed, and casualties are unknown.

  Tomorrow the government will hold an emergency meeting, when the rescue plan will be announced, CCTV news will continue to pay attention.